Posts by Lisa Ellington
AOPA DETAILS PILOTS’ EFFORTS AGAINST HARTFORD-BRAINARD REDEVELOPMENT
AOPA and the RAF work with area advocates to limit redevelopment and promote pro-aviation and recreational use legislation. Read the story HERE. Submitted February 13, 2023.
Read MoreTim Kaseno
For a pilot who has flown all over the world, first as a Navy pilot in Sikorsky H3 helicopters, then flying logistic support in the Beechcraft C12, and the DC9, civilian regional in the Jetstream 4100, and freight for Atlas Air in the B747, Tim Kaseno’s roots run deep in Cornucopia, Wisconsin, a place that draws…
Read MoreTWIN & TURBINE MAGAZINE SPOTLIGHTS THE RAF
The RAF was recently featured in two articles in TWIN & TURBINE Magazine, focusing on the RAF mission and the commemoration of the RAF’s 20 year anniversary. Read the articles HERE and HERE.
Read MoreGA NEWS REPORTS SACATON REOPENING
Read all about the reopening of Sacaton Airstrip in the General Aviation News report HERE. Submitted on February 6, 2023.
Read MoreCOOPERATION WITH PARKS DEPARTMENT LEADS TO STRIP IMPROVEMENTS
Since the RAF signed an MOU with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, RAF Texas Liaison Tres Clinton reports they have had numerous in-person and online meetings, and the department supports airstrips on Parklands. So far, work has been completed at Del Norte airstrip, in the Devils River State Natural Area. “The main focus now…
Read MoreKARI DEFREEST
Vice President of Appreciation Kari is active professionally as an occupational therapist and educator. In addition to the RAF, she volunteers with organizations dedicated to education and the arts. When not flying to remote lake cabins for recreation, Kari enjoys baking, reading, and playing with the local community concert band. She lives in the rainforest…
Read MoreGABRIEL JASZCZAK
Gabriel learned to fly in the mountains around Missoula, MT while attending college. He quickly found that his passion for public lands meshed well with the access that flying provided, and started exploring Montana’s backcountry airstrips. Most of his flying these days is professional instead of recreational, but he does his absolute best to explore the…
Read MoreLibby Maus
Libby Maus – daughter, sister, wife, mother, and educator. “I’ve enjoyed it all,” she says. Her spirit of adventure has taken her to ski hills, lakes and rivers, hunting grounds and “outdoor vacations”. She is always happy to meet you and hear about you and your life, as well as share her own experiences. Libby…
Read MoreBRIAN THOMAS
Connecticut Ambassador Day job: VH92A Upholstery Shop Manager at Sikorsky Favorite airstrip: N41 Waterbury-PlymouthNext adventure: The first flight after restoration of my Aeronca L3B along with hiking, and airplane camping adventures with it in the White Mountains Submitted on January 5, 2023.
Read MoreGA NEWS DETAILS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF RAF AT 20 YEARS
A report by General Aviation News notes the RAF celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Read the article HERE. Submitted on January 5, 2023.
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